International Women’s Day, celebrated every year on March 8, is a day to celebrate and honor the women in your life. Be it a mother, wife, sister, friend, or neighbor, the women we know and who are important to us deserve some extra special treatment on this day.
How to honor the women in your life on International Women’s Day
These nine International Women’s Day ideas will show all the women you love and admire how much they are cared for and appreciated.
1. Surprise them with a thoughtful e-card
Looking for a simple way to remind them they are on your mind? Break through all the spam and send some love to their inbox with a fun e-card! This is perfect for all types of relationships – just choose an appropriate message or design for your unique recipient, personalize and send!
2. Give them a chance to relax
Book them a well-deserved massage, take care of their chores for the day, or simply let them lounge around while you prepare them a full course meal — they deserve it!
3. Share with the world why they are so special
Thanks to the power of social media, it is so much easier to get a message out for the entire world (or your social network) to see. Let the world know why they are so special — just make sure they approve this first so you don't embarrass them!
4. Throw a party in their honor
Invite friends, family, and neighbors over to celebrate their special achievements. You can make the guest of honor one person or multiple people — the point is to fete them they way they deserve to be!
5. Shower them with flowers
Surprise her with a bouquet of her favorite flowers. When choosing the appropriate blooms, keep in mind flower meanings: Red roses scream romance (perfect for a wife or partner), while daisies represent friendship and, therefore, are a better choice for a sister or co-worker.
6. Send a donation in their name
Donate to a female-focused cause in the name of your special lady or ladies. If they don’t have a charity of choice, present them with a few options and have them choose their favorite.
7. Dig up old photos and turn them into treasures
Sift through old photo albums and find photos of the women of honor. Then, frame and showcase them throughout the home or during that special dinner you’ve prepared!
8. Decorate their work space
Surprise your special lady by adding some dazzle to her work space or study. This can include cleaning, reorganizing, or just sprucing it up with a fresh bouquet of flowers. Plants, too, can make for wonderful additions to an office, and have some serious benefits, too.
9. Make them their favorite dish
They say the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but trust us, this rule applies for women as well. Cook up something special in the kitchen — preferably their favorite meal — and pair it with a celebratory glass of wine.
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